compaq hardware

[Denny]

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On Fri, 14 May 2004 14:41:31 -0400, "Denny" <freakytikisc@yahoo.com>
wrote:

>My Mom had my old Compaq a 5190 model with DVD, ZIP DRIVE . While I was out of state she had a big problem with it and got some wanna be computer tech to fix it. YEAH he FIXED it alright destroyed the modem!
>
>Since the computer was running windows 98 and its an older model we got her a brand new computer. Well of course that now leaves me with an extra computer.
>
>I have a Compaq 5000 series what I want to do is to cannibalize the DVD, the memory Stick and the Hard Drive.
>
>Can anyone tell me if there is going to be any hardware issues?
>
>I know that I will likely need to get drivers for the DVD, but since they are both Compaq's should I have any problem fitting the equipment in the chassis? and basically are all Compaq models the same?

All Compaq models are not the same.

DVD drives do not need drivers added, beyond what any optical drive would
if used in a non-windows environment, like DOS. Instead they need only a
player software for watching DVDs. The DVD should be fine in any system.

As screwy as Compaq systems are, the memory or hard drive, etc, from one
will work fine in another given the same limitations seen with any
(non-Compaq) system. For example, PC100 memory isn't suitable for a P4
system using DDR memory, and a SATA controller couldn't run an ATA100 HDD
without an adatper, etc... but that's pretty obvious stuff.

Basically the primary parts in a Compaq that are proprietary are the
motherboard itself, sometimes the power supply, and crazy-odd case design,
but even the case "usually" fits a standard mATX board. Any other parts
are for all intents and purposes, standard for their age.